Without wishing to emphasise the problems, there are a great
deal of positive aspects of the Gilles de la Tourette gene.
These include the following descriptions from or about people with TS. I must add though that my son's response to this
page was "there ARE some?" Sometimes
it can be so difficult to see them.
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Verbal |
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Animated |
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Funny “life-of-the-party” type |
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Delightful |
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Talent as mimic |
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Natural acting ability |
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Uninhibited |
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Just enough compulsiveness to get things done |
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High intelligence |
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Witty, sharp humour |
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Strength of character |
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Musical talent and improvisational skills |
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Quick reactions and reflexes |
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Competitive |
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Playful |
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Energetic |
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Enthusiastic |
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Joyful |
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Creative |
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Full of ideas |
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Photographic memory |
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Hard working |
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Ambitious |